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NCDC heightens vigilance over Kenya’s imported Bundibugyo virus case
By Franca Ofili The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has heightened vigilance following Kenya’s confirmation of an imported Bundibugyo Virus Disease…
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Expert advocates leadership training for doctors
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus A Professor of Urological Surgery and Consultant Urologist, Prof. Sulyman Kuranga, has called for deliberate preparation of doctors for leadership and…
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NCDC urges early preparedness as Lassa fever dry-season peak approaches
By Franca Ofili The Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr Jide Idris, has urged Nigerians to begin preparations against…
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NCDC: Nigeria records 65,000 suspected cholera cases
By Franca Ofili The Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr Jide Idris, says Nigeria has recorded more than 65,000 suspected…
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Why rabies still threatens Nigerians
Why rabies still threatens Nigerians By Hafsah Tilde, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The recent confirmation of rabies cases in Gwagwalada and Kwali Area…
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Presidential Ebola Task Force urges vigilance against virus importation
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats has urged members to be…
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NCDC reports drop in Lassa fever cases, 204 deaths recorded in 2026
Lassa fever BY Franca Ofili The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says new Lassa fever cases declined in epidemiological week 19,…
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National Health Bill: Sen. Banigo bags award for vaccine advocacy
By Kingsley Okoye Vaccine Network for Disease Control (VNDC), a civil society organisation promoting vaccine access, has conferred its Champion Award on Sen. Ipalibo…
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NCDC, Cross River intensify response to fresh COVID-19 case
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is working closely with authorities in Cross River following the confirmation of a COVID-19…
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Meningitis outbreak worsens in northern Nigeria- NCDC
Vaccines By Abujah Racheal Nigeria is facing a worsening meningitis outbreak in northern states, with health experts warning that current vaccines do not fully…